Pentium T4200 vs Athlon X2 BE-2400
Pentium T4200
Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium T4200 is positioned at rank 1061 and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is on rank 855, so the Athlon X2 BE-2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 BE-2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T4200 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T4200 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4200 and Athlon X2 BE-2400
Pentium T4200
The Pentium T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X2 BE-2400
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,050 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon X2 BE-2400 is built on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4200 scores 1,055 against the Athlon X2 BE-2400's 1,050 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium T4200. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4200 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2400.
| Feature | Pentium T4200 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T4200 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T4200 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T4200 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2400 debuted at $60. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Athlon X2 BE-2400 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T4200 delivers 105.5 pts/$ vs 210.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2400 — making the Athlon X2 BE-2400 the 66.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T4200 | Athlon X2 BE-2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $60-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 105.5 | 210.0+99% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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